Hosts' batting was an 'embarrassment' - Michael Vaughan

England were an "embarrassment" in being bowled out for 85 before lunch on day one of the Test against Ireland, says former captain Michael Vaughan.

After electing to bat, the hosts struggled to play the moving ball at Lord's, with Tim Murtagh taking 5-13.

Ireland, playing their third Test, were dismissed for 207, with England closing on 0-0, trailing by 122 runs.

"When the ball does anything you shut your eyes and hope England get through it," Vaughan told Test Match Special.

"There were some good balls but there was also some timid play and poor strokes.

"Let's be honest, it's an embarrassment - you're at the home of cricket, in a Test against Ireland and you're all out for 85, there is no other word to describe it."

England have now lost all 10 wickets in a single session four times since 2016, having previously not done so since 1938.

"All out for 85 against Ireland is probably the lowest of the low out of those," added Vaughan.

"Unless they change their mentality when playing the moving ball, there are going to be many more days like this over the coming weeks.

"You wouldn't want to have third day Test tickets for the Ashes."

Share: